13711From George Washington to Vice Admiral d’Estaing, 2 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
The importance of the fleet under your command to the common cause, and the interest I take in your personal concerns would not permit me, but to be deeply affected with the information of the disappointment and injuries, you sustaind in the late unfortunate storm. I flatter myself, and I most ardently hope, my countrymen will exert themselves to give you every aid in their power, that you may...
13712From George Washington to Colonel William Malcom, 2 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I recd your letter of the 31st Ult. with its inclosure. The troops are intitled by a general order of the 6th August to one gill of rum or whiskey per day when to be had —but it was not my intention that they should be allowed tickets for deficiencies. In case the gally is of service or can be an additional security to your command, Captn Lewis may engage seamen, but upon no other...
13713From George Washington to Jean-Baptiste Ternant, 2 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I received your letter of the 29th of August, which hurry of business has prevented my answering before. You express an opinion that rank is essential to a proper and effectual discharge of the duties of your station from the respect and authority it commands, which you seem to think are unattainable without it—The abuses formerly existing from a lavish distribution of rank in the departments...
13714George Washington to Comte d’Estaing, 3 September 1778 (Hamilton Papers)
White Plains [ New York ] September 3, 1778 . Sends news of arrival of four British ships of war at “the Hook” and encloses a New York newspaper stating arrival of Admiral Hyde Parker with six ships of the line. Df , in writing of H, George Washington Papers, Library of Congress.
13715General Orders, 3 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
The troop to beat at 7 ôClock and the Guards to be on the Grand Parade at 8 in the morning ’till further orders—All the Drums and Fifes of the Right Wing, Second Line and Left Wing to attend the Parade in Rotation; Those of the Right Wing tomorrow. The Inspector of Music will daily attend the Parade. Varick transcript , DLC:GW . On this date GW’s aide-de-camp Tench Tilghman wrote to Assistant...
13716From George Washington to Vice Admiral d’Estaing, 3 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you yesterday communicating the intelligence I had received of the arrival of four large ships of war at the Hook —I have just received a New York paper of the 1st instant announcing the arrival of Admiral Parker with six ships of the line. I send it you inclosed. With every sentiment of respect & esteem, I have the honor to be Sir Your most Obedt servant LS , in...
13717From George Washington to Henry Laurens, 4–5 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I have been duly honored with your favors of the 28th, and that of the 30th Ulto with the several Inclosures, to which they refer. Congress may rely, that I will use every possible means in my power to conciliate any differences that may have arisen, in consequence of the Count D’Estaings going to Boston—and to prevent a publication of the protest upon the occasion. Several days before the...
13718General Orders, 4 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
At a General Court Martial of the Line of which Coll Hazen was President—Captain Norwood of the 4th Maryland Regiment appeared before the Court charg’d with—1st—Publickly declaring and implying that he did not regard the Censure of the Commander in Chief, because the Facts set forth on his trial, to Him, were mis-stated—2ndly—With Conduct unbecoming an Officer and Gentleman in suggesting...
13719From George Washington to Colonel Lambert Cadwalader, 4 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
I am pressed by a number of causes to beg your determination on a point which is likely to give rise to much disquietude in the Pennsylvania line. The officers consider the retention of your commission as an obstacle to their rise, while it is urged that you are not viewed by the enemy as a prisoner of war. It appears to me that the workings of a delicate sentiment should never be discouraged,...
13720From George Washington to Colonel James Hogun, 4 September 1778 (Washington Papers)
Since the orders sent to you last Evening, I have seen the surgeon General, who wishes to have the innoculation of your Regiment put off at present, especially as there is not the least danger of infection. You will therefore march to Fort Arnold at West point and there put yourself under the command of Colo. Malcom and assist in carrying on the Works at that post, untill Arms and...